Commune

"Report !,"He demanded.

"Yes, Lord."

Markosian's plan has partly failed.
He was thwarted by the same group that has led the unprovoked attacks on our Enclaves in the Dales.
Since Markosian's intrusion and the followed theft of Cormyr's Regalia the Dalelands have started countermeasures;
a new Dales Compact, and the forming of Mercenary-based Strike teams, of which the Swords of Archendale are the most prominent.

The supporting armies of Cormyr marching towards Hillsfar will encounter the Fallen.
In turn Thay has hired Sembian Legions who will also march north.
Lady Darkhope shall lead Fzoul's troops south, targeting Hillsfar before reinforcements arrive.

"Probable outcome ?"

We still have the variables throughout this scene;
The Fallen, the Legacy Heroes, and most importantly Silverymoon.

"Factors ?"

When the Fallen expand base, most of Cormanthor will be overrun and Cormyr shall battle Sembian Legions between Outsiders.
If Silverymoon discovers and activates their Portal, they will side with Cormyr and aid Hillsfar.

"Strategy ?"

The loss of Helios' Constructs crippled our aid from the North.
The improved battlestance of the Dales will delay troop movement.

"And, because of those circumstances the current strategy is..?"

We advice to guide the Harbinger.
Its point of impact shall cripple Silverymoon's army, destroy borth Cormyr's troops as well as Sembian Legions, and strengthen the Fallen.

"Make it so"

There is however a downside..
The Harbinger can devastate our forces as well. At the least the Red Wizards power will diminish severely at its arrival.

"..Guide the Harbinger"